Thorfire C8S Flashlight Review

I was sent this Thorfire C8S flashlight from the administrator of SurvivalistBoards forum a couple of years ago. After some brief use, I started using it in my EDC (well, maybe not every single day, but a lot). I’ve brought it along on survival “outings” along the rivers in my area. I’ve dropped it plenty of times, had it submerged in river water when my gear flipped off the kayak, had it covered in sand and river silt, jostled around in backpacks, etc. Just a brief review on a simple and light with a lot of power options.

First, I enjoy having the four power modes. The lowest light is “moonlight”, and from there the beam increases in intensity all the way up to 1,600 lumens with a very wide beam. At night I am able to light up an entire tall oak tree. The casing is waterproof and has some high quality rubber gaskets that do a good job of preventing anything from getting inside. The light housing also seems to be quite shockproof. As I mentioned, I have dropped it on concrete and there was minimal blemishes and no reduction in reliability. I am also happy with the location of the button for turning it on and adjusting the power. It’s located on the tail end of the flashlight and covered with a rubber cap. Pushing it all the way turns the light on and off, pushing it lightly switches the power modes. Very simple. There is a lanyard hole on the tail end as well.

One downside is that the light takes a pair of CR123 batteries, which are not cheap. I do not recommend using the light on the highest power setting for long, as it can get warm and use your batteries up pretty quickly. Another drawback for some might be the large head and lens. This can make it a bit uncomfortable in a pocket for EDC.

Overall for a price of under $20, I do recommend trying this one out if you get the chance. Let me know about your flashlight EDC.

Added notes: 1. Often I have found packs of CR123 batteries in the PX (usually in clothing and sales) on large US Army bases (Namely, Fort Hood and Fort Stewart) for CHEAP. If you have access or know someone who does, you might be able to stock up. A lot of weapon optics and lights seem to require these weirdly expensive batteries.

2. It does appear that Thorfire has branched the C8S off to “Windfire” as the C8. Same light, different name.

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9 Comments

  1. Coot June 21, 2020 at 07:07

    My edc is a olight i3t. It’s small enough to fit in my pocket, uses 1 aaa battery and if I need to go hands free I can clip it to the bill of my hat.

  2. Anonymous June 21, 2020 at 08:36

    5

  3. Mark Laughlin June 21, 2020 at 09:34

    Thorfire/Windfire is available with 18650 rechargeable battery. I’m a fan of the Klarus E1…love the dual tail switch.

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  4. Gray Man June 21, 2020 at 12:16

    5

  5. vyt1az June 21, 2020 at 14:57

    LiFePO4 RCR123 batteries, unlike Lithium Ion batteries RCR123s, have approximately the same voltage as the your standard CR123s. They’re a bit pricey but are a real long term money saver and can allow far more recharge cycles compared to Lithium Ion batteries. The battery chemistry is also much more stable. Just make sure you get a charger that will support them. Amazon has a few good ones.

  6. D C Williams June 22, 2020 at 01:17

    If you are looking for a serious light try the 4Sevens Maelstrom MMU-X3R with up to 2000 lumens. 4Sevens is now owned by Prometheus Lights. $120 and worth every penny.

  7. Homer June 22, 2020 at 12:00

    For logistical reasons I avoid the cr123 batteries at all cost and have standardized on lights that take AA batts only. Combined with panasonic eneloop rechargeable batteries I can keep lights running for a very long time. I am fond of Fenix brand lights. They have several options with AA batteries.

  8. Anonymous June 23, 2020 at 20:03

    4.5

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